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Just been reading about a woman whose babies were all born early She has written a few poems and thought they may comfort others! The saddest word Ive ever heard is why. Why were your futures cut so short? Why did you have to fly? I still have the aching broken heart That cherished you with love. Why did God choose to take you To his nursery up above? I'll never know the reason why He could not let you stay. I only hope my pain will heal And one day go away. Im sure one day we'll meet again In Heaven up above. I'll wrap my arms around you And smother you with love. I'll write your names across the sky So everyone can see That all my little angels Are eternally with me

Bev just beautiful and oh so sad! Anne xx

I prayed that you would come to me And nestle in my womb I waited for eternity And I was filled with doom But then one day I realised That God had heard my prayer My heart was filled with happiness When I found out you were there I told the world about you How you'd finally come to me We wondered who you'd look like We even chose your name From the moment that I knew you Things were not the same again I wondered if your hair was fair And if your eyes were blue Were you a boy or little girl I had such plans for you I loved you every minute Of every day that passed I should have known such happiness Could never really last For just a short while later God called you from above He needed my dear Angel In His nursery up above My heart was deeply saddened When I lost you, little one My life felt very empty When I knew that you had gone You must have been too precious To walk this earth with me........

Thankyou Bev, that's beautiful.

oh Beth I need a tissue now thankyou it was lovely

I Sat Beneath a Tree One night I cried to Jesus, as I sat beneath a tree, I looked into the open sky and hoped He’d answer me, Please light the way and lead me, Lord, I need to get back home. I told him of my burdens and the sadness of my heart, I’d never felt so alone or as far apart. Why did you take my child Lord? I cannot understand. No longer can I touch his face or hold his precious hand. I’m angry, Lord, I’m missing him, I’m drowning in my sorrows. Lord, please help me heal my yesterday and face a new tomorrow. It was then I heard his voice and felt his presence near. How I wanted to hold as I cried another tear. He said: ‘Dad, I’m an angel now, my spirit is free, I’m an angel in Heaven, so don’t cry for me, I was chosen by our Lord above, and now I’m in His care. When you need me, look inside your heart, I promise to be there. No one can ever take away our bond with one another, For I will always be your precious child, as you will be my father. So if you cannot find your way, or the road to home seems too far, Just look to the heavens, I will be a twinkling star.’ He said: ‘Dad, I’m an angel now, my spirit is free, I’m an angel in Heaven, no need to cry for me.’ Brian (i)

Brian I have just bawled my eyes out reading that It was beautiful Thanks Bev

Monday August 24th 1981, 8.45pm POUR TOUTS LES ENFANTS PERDUS ‘One in four don’t come to term’ I don’t care about statistics Why should I be the one? ‘It wasn’t a baby’ they say To them it was blood And tissue To me it was my child My flesh, my blood Our baby. The physical pain recedes But the heartache continues I wake Crying out in my grief. ‘You’re young’ ‘You’ll have others’ ‘You’ve got one already’ My heart breaks Shattered by despair They don’t understand Time passes, a baby’s born She’s alive. The pain eases But I’ll never forget The lost baby The one people don’t mention The soul I light candles for The ache I’ll carry in my heart Til the day I die © Sheila M Anderson-Wray 2004

Oh why did I read this thread? How beautiful and sad at the same time. My hubby is getting worried about me. One minute laughing the next in tears like now. Oh just goes to show I'm human, Lovely Aileen

Wish I hadnt started this thread now...Ive had to reach for the tissues!! They are all just beautiful and Shelia that one to me said it all Thank you

What beautiful words! Sheila your poem could have been written for me (and many others I am sure) You have captured the emotions and put them into words - Thankyou. Frances

Sheila your message also could have been written for me, I went through such tragic events twice, it was in the late 60s and people just would not let me talk about it. Forget it and get on with your life was the advice I got from the 'professionals'. Never did find out what happened to my babies after. Frances

What beautiful poems, but how sad. My heart goes out right now to those of you who have lost babies. I was one of the lucky ones, my very sick baby pulled through. I know how lucky I am and share your sadness. Hugs to you all, Mandy xx

I think that is a big problem even now! I have been lucky as it has never happened to me but my cousin had six babies that were born too early (sorry but I dont like the term "lost") and as she was only young she was told she had plenty of time for more, get on with it, etc. Fortunately she was able to have two more babies and they are the light of her life! But I dont think that anybody can understand what that mother goes through unless it has happened to them! I really feel for all of you who have had to go through this and wish you all every happiness

Frances Iam really sorry for what you have gone through! It must be harder not knowing what happened to your babies!! Did the hospital never keep a record? Im sorry but I cant imagine what you are probably still coping with!!

I guess I should have said I did have another baby (he's 34) but he also was born when I was 7 months pregnant. I was allowed to fetch him home when he was 3 months old and he weighed 4lb 8oz. He is now 6foot and about 12stone and a wonderful son. Frances Bev No when I felt able to ask at the hospital many years later they just said they couldn't help and the family suggested I let it go. I guess they thought it was for the best and at that time I don't suppose we questioned the authorities as we would these days. Thank you for your response Frances

I can imagine that he is and I can also imagine how very proud of him you must be

A very Beautiful poem which now means alot to me, thank you x